RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina Republican legislative leaders completed their remapping of the state's U.S. House districts on Wednesday, intent on picking up one more seat to help President Donald Trump's efforts to retain GOP control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.

The new boundaries approved by the state House could thwart the reelection of Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis, who currently represents more than 20 northeastern counties. The state Senate already approved the plan in a party-line vote on Tuesday.

Before the vote, some members of the public were escorted out of the House chambers after interrupting the session as lawmakers prepared to vote on the new map.

Republicans hold majorities in both General Assembly chambers, and Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is unab

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